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Actor Stephen Fry and author JK Rowling have lead a string of poignant tributes to the late Robbie Coltrane, after his sad death was announced on Friday at the age of 72. The Scottish star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in ITV’s crime drama Cracker. He tragically passed away at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, near Falkirk in Scotland, his agent of 40 years Belinda Wright confirmed on Friday.

Daniel Radcliffe has released a tribute statement following the death of his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane.

A lasting legacy. Harry Potter and James Bond star Robbie Coltrane died on Friday, October 14, Us Weekly confirms. He was 72.

Deadline added that he passed away in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland.The outlet said he has been ill health for the last two years.“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, said in a statement to The Post.“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. “I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed.

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has passed away at the age of 72. The actor, who is best known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films passed away on Friday, according to his agent. He also starred as criminal psychologist Dr.

Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72.A cause of death has not yet been revealed but the news was confirmed by his agent Belinda Wright. In a statement, she said: “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14.“Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.”She continued: “He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.

Robbie Coltrane, known for his role in "Harry Potter," has died. His agency WME confirmed to Fox News Digital that he passed today at the age of 72.

Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane has tragically passed, his agent confirmed.

Robbie Coltrane has sadly passed away at the age of 72.

Harry Potter films has died at the age of 72.News of his death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his agency, WME. Alongside his role as the loveable Hagrid, Robbie was also known for his role as James Bond gangster Valentin Zukovsky, and appeared in the films GoldenEye and The World is Not Enough.WATCH: See the trailer for the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary specialRobbie was also an accomplished television star, known for his iconic role as Dr.

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72. His agent Belinda Wright said the Harry Potter star died on Friday.

Beloved Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has passed away aged 72, his agent has confirmed to Deadline.

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor known for bringing Hagrid to life in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, has died, TheWrap has confirmed. He was 72.Coltrane is perhaps best known for his role in all eight “Harry Potter” films as Rubeus Hagrid.

passed away in 2016, but his musings about his Hollywood career remain. His journals are set to be published in a book titled “Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman,” out on Oct.

Robbie Coltrane has raised £75,000 to help restore a famous Clyde-built steamship by selling personalised videos to fans from just £12 a go.

An artist has completed a remarkable set of paintings to help restore a famous Clyde-built steamship that once carried passengers including the Queen Mother and King George V.

faced death threats and calls to be canceled over her remarks.“There isn’t one answer to all these trans questions,” Margolyes told the UK’s Radio Times magazine, according to Yahoo News.“We all know people who are slightly pansy or a bit butch or whatever you call it,” the actress said, saying that “there is a spectrum and people can be anywhere along that.”“But I think the vituperation J.K. Rowling has received is misplaced,” she said of the vitriol directed at the author.“I admire her as a human being.

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane was in tears and made his fans cry too - after he talking about the legacy of the film franchise.

HBO has released the first trailer for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts.The special, set to be released on New Year’s Day, reunites Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.Other cast members featured include Robbie Coltrane, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps,

.“Other “Harry Potter” cast members featured in the special include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson

The long-awaited Harry Potter cast reunion is now almost upon us, and UK fans will be glad to know they won’t be left out.

It’s time to sort out some priorities and get ready for the “Harry Potter” reunion to end all reunions! HBO Max has released a new teaser for the upcoming “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts”, which is celebrating the release of the franchise’s first film.

reunion to end all reunions! HBO Max has released a new teaser for the upcoming, which is celebrating the release of the franchise's first film. In the video, fans see original stars Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), Matthew Lewis (Neveille Longbottom), and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) receiving their handwritten invitations and getting ready to board the Hogwarts Express. «The invitation you've been waiting for has arrived,» the clip teases.The credits also list original stars Daniel

HBO Max‘s first-look teaser for the much-anticipated “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.”The preview, which aired Sunday night on TBS and Cartoon Network following the “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses,” featured appearances from Robbie Coltrane (who played Hagrid), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley). The retrospective event premieres Jan.

Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are reuniting with other cast members from the blockbuster film franchise for a special 20th anniversary TV retrospective, Warner Bros have confirmed.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and more of the franchise's original stars will be coming together for  In a teaser trailer featuring footage from the original films, the streaming service teased the retrospective of one of the biggest franchises of all time. Chris Columbus, the director of the first two films, as well as stars Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright,

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and more stars from the Harry Potter franchise will reunite for HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, premiering on Jan. 1.

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J.K. Rowling can count on Robbie Coltrane to have her back.

Radio Times that people expressing outrage about the author’s controversial comments about the transgender community “just hang around waiting to be offended.”Rowling, 55, ignited ongoing allegations of transphobia in June after taking issue with an article that used the phrase “people who menstruate,” inspiring in a thread of incendiary tweets in which the Hogwarts honcho argued, “If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.”Coltrane doubled down in his defense of Rowling,

JK Rowling has recently made numerous anti-trans statements and she’s now being defended by one of her former Harry Potter co-stars, Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in all eight films.

Jedward have waded into the JK Rowling transphobia row, suggesting their fans use her new book as firewood.

Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane has defended author JK Rowling in an ongoing debate about transgender rights.The actor, who played Hagrid in Rowling’s franchise, spoke out in defence of comments Rowling made on social media, in which she first said: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out.

Robbie Coltrane has defended JK Rowling from accusations of transphobia, saying he does not find her views offensive.

Robbie Coltrane has waded into the JK Rowling transgender debate, saying he doesn’t find the author's views offensive and believes her “haters” need to wise up.